Academic Creativity and Excellence Day
The semi-annual research colloquium at Bushnell founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist.
A Retrospective and Introspective Look at Innovation in Small Business
This project is about innovation in small business. I will look at the innovative nature of a small photography business from the 1960s and how these innovations related to its external business environment. Upon observing these innovations, I will utilize them as a model to guide innovation in small businesses today.
BUS 120, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
Pete Diffenderfer
L204
2:00 – 2:30 PM
Building connections through blogging: Tidbits from a TCK
In this presentation I will first define the term, “Third Culture Kid” and identify obstacles they may face when transitioning to their passport country. In the remainder “Tidbits from a TCK” to connect with other third culture kids transitioning to the US. It deals with a variety of topics such as delayed milestones, anxiety over elections, new friendships, feeling like an outsider, and accepting ourselves in all the uniqueness of our experiences. Ultimately, I argue that writing is a mechanism through which we can encourage, support, and bond with others, and that by doing so in a digital space—such as a blog—these connections can span the globe.
WR 121, English Composition
Connie Diffenderfer
Pomajevich 103
10:30 – 11 AM
An Introduction to Anne Bradstreet
This presentation introduces the first American published female poet, Anne Bradstreet. It gives a brief biography of her life by looking at her education, family life, and lived experiences. It also helps give context to her work by discussing the culture that it was written in. After discussing the main themes of her poetry, it dives deeper into her wrestle with Puritanism and her faith. Bradstreet struggles with her ties to the world, namely her husband and children, that according to Puritan thinking, pull her away from the heavenly (and Godly) mindedness. After inviting the audience to wrestle with these questions as well, it is concluded that poetry can aid in this wrestling by helping you slow down, process, and formulate words for your experience and beliefs.
ENG 211, Survey of American Literature
Connie Diffenderfer
Pomajevich 103
11 – 11:30 AM
Attitudes Towards Christianity In the United States
In the 21st century United States, Christianity has been increasingly associated with negative thoughts and attitudes by secular populations. Examining the factors that have caused theses cultural shifts is essential for ministers (all Christians) to understand how these attitudes can be changed and how best to navigate an ever-changing world. I cite three primary sources as to what cultural influences have shifted in these recent decades: Church culture, Western values, and the advent of individualism. These three pieces paint a picture of what, in my mind, are the most prominent features of shifting culture that is counter to Christianity. While we may also describe ‘individualism’ as one of the values of the West, I have intentionally separated it as an independent source as it is a weighty aspect in and of itself. We will examine the history of Christianity in the United States, secular culture, the pros and cons of Christianity and churches as perceived by the public, and what the Church can do to change the negative attitudes it now faces. We must remember one thing while exploring this topic, our objective isn’t inherently to get more individuals seated in our churches, but to be shepherds who more effectively help create more followers of Christ. The poor adaptation of churches to the world around is a prominent issue in and of itself; This is not to say that we change our beliefs, but that we adjust how we address the concerns and people around us. We must also concern ourselves with the criticisms of our churches in which they are warranted and not be defensive of our own shortcomings but learn from them.
CM 499, Senior Capstone
David Reed
L203
2 – 3 PM
The Dangers of Selective Breeding in Horses: An Overview of Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis
Impressive the Quarter Horse was not just the first Champion of the AQHA World Championship Show, but the index case of an autosomal dominant genetic disorder called Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP). HYPP is caused by a mutation in the gene that codes for the sodium channels which replaces the normal amino acid leucine with phenylalanine. As a result, the channels occasionally become “stuck” open, leading to an abnormally high concentration of potassium in the extracellular space. HYPP causes attacks that are characterized by muscle weakness, paralysis, and involuntary recumbency. The muscle fibers become unable to maintain a stable membrane potential, though not all muscles throughout the body may be affected by an attack. Treatments focus on lowering the intake of potassium, maintaining normal exercise, and diuretics to increase the excretion of ions in the urine. HYPP can also be seen in humans with many of the same symptoms and triggers. In Quarter Horses, HYPP is paired with desirable muscle structure and traits which means a disease that could be breed out is found in almost 4.4% of Quarter Horses.
BIOL 311, Anatomy and Physiology 1
Tammy Bovee
Womack 100
11 – 11:30 AM
A Deadly and Particular Virus: An Overview of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) is an acute, highly contagious, and lethal virus has become an epidemic across the world, targeting domestic, livestock, and wild rabbits as well as many species of hares. RHDV was first reported in China in 1984, however, there is substantial evidence supporting the existence of a mutation from widespread non-pathogenic viruses. Currently, the strain RHDV2 is the most common in the US. Found in the genus Lagovirus and family Caliciviridae, RHDV is made of single-stranded RNA enclosed with an icosahedral capsid with two distinct sections: VP60 and VP10. The mortality rate of RHDV is 90-100% with rabbits dying on average 24-72 hours after the first signs of infection. RHDV impacts the ability of blood to clot and targets the liver specifically, prompting the liver cells to undergo apoptosis which creates lesions. As RHDV simultaneously spreads through contact to bodily fluid or fecal matter and is able to persist in the environment for about 90 days, controlling the virus involves biosecurity measures, slaughter of infected livestock rabbits, and vaccination developed through Medgene. Though studies are working to develop additional mechanisms for vaccination, there is no cure for RHDV.
BIOL 320, Cell Biology
Paul Allee
Womack 100
11:30 AM – Noon
Early Wealth Development Investing
An honors assignment diving into my personal conviction to build & develop upon wealth, viewing it as a responsibility. An overview of the Dave Ramsey baby-steps, the financial route I chose to pursue, and the differences between a traditional & Roth IRA will be given. I will work to shine light on the value of compound interest when flipped in your favor. Further, I will discuss the value of the ability to sleep easy at night, debt-free that seems to have lost importance in many minds.
BUS 120, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
Pete Diffenderfer
P103
11 – 11:30 AM
God of the Valley: How Latin American “Liberation Theology” Differs from Theologies of Suffering
While some say that liberation theology is just another theology of suffering and differs only in geographical location, liberation theology is a unique grassroots theological movement in Latin America as seen in its’ focus on action before doctrine, its’ concentration on helping the poor, and its’ ties between politics and religions.
HIST 440, Latin American Civilization
Stephen Andes
W100
10 – 10:30 AM
The Care Farm Consultation Project
As part of my honors thesis, I will present my work as part of the group business capstone project. I will explain, week by week, what I accomplished as team leader as well as the work of the other team members. For additional work, I will also give a small presentation on the history and legal protections of whistleblowers in the United States as a foreword to the capstone presentation.
BUS 499, Business Strategy and Policy
Pete Diffenderfer & Connie Diffenderfer
P103
10 – 11 AM
Marketing for Bushnell Softball Senior Night
I will be giving a Power Point presentation on my group’s final project for the class: creating and marketing an event for an assigned Bushnell sport. My group was assigned to Bushnell softball. I will explain how my group planned our event: a tailgate for the softball team’s senior night game. I will also go over the various marketing strategies we employed before and during the event. Lastly, I will give my take on the results of our marketing campaign.
MKTG 436, Sports Marketing
Pete Diffenderfer
P103
11:30 AM – Noon
The Effect of Storytelling on Business Success: How Connection Bridges the Gap Between Product and Consumer
Decades of research have been dedicated to discerning why some businesses are successful and others aren’t. Many analyses have been made, speeches given, and papers written, but the true path to success has eluded discovery while well-meaning pursuers of the answer are overwhelmed with sources of incomplete advice. I’ll be taking four years of business education and combining it with my passion for literature to propose that the missing link between a “by the book” business and true success is the element of story.
BUS 499, Business Strategy and Policy
Christy Silverthorne
S100
4 – 5 PM
The Impact of Modern Imperialism on the Pacific
Despite the idea of colonial and Imperial powers not being thought of for our post WWII world, the Pacific is still riddled with the negative repercussions of Imperialism despite colonial influence being all but gone. With the influence that the Japanese and the Americans had in the Pacific, it is no shocker that the Pacific has come out worse for wear. With verifiable factors such as the conversion to some of the islands into pseudo industrial military complexes, with effective second class citizenship has meant that these island countries may never recover.
HIST 337, History of the South Pacific
Stephen Andes
P103
10 – 10:30 AM
Splotches of Color: Powerful Roman Women and the Ancient Roman Empire
During the long course of history that pervades the Ancient Roman Empire, the long line of powerful individuals is mostly kept towards influential males of the likes of Julius Caesar, Augustine, Octavian and others. However, what general history fails to include into the vital role that Roman Women had during this time period. One of the most influential women was Julia Avitae Mamae, who essentially served as the Queen Regent of Emperor Severus. Presenting on her important role during this turbulent period of the Roman Empire will serve as an important aspect that must be known to all, and serve as another facet of understanding of the Roman Empire.
HIST 375, Ancient Rome
Stephen Andes
P103
1 – 4 PM
A plan to make a Bushnell education an opportunity to learn
There are lots of pressures on college students that distort our experience and make learning very difficult. Some come from our habits, and some are just built into the system itself. We have been studying those pressures and thinking hard about strategies to overcome them and make college into a learning experience. Come hear our plan and join us, and we can work a lot less hard and have a lot more to show for it.
FYS 175, Critical University Studies
Doyle Srader
L203 (click here to view the live stream)
1 – 1:30 PM
The History of Christianity and Apologetics: How Knowing Christian Background Strengthens the Defense of Our Faith
Knowing the history of Christianity can help to strengthen and deepen our apologetic arguments. we define apologetics as “the systematic argumentative discourse in defense branch of theology devoted to defending, providing an answer for, and standing by the Christian faith no matter the circumstance”. We need apologetics because of ideas like Gnosticism and Arianism; ideas that contradict the truth of the Bible. Diving deeper into specific examples, we find that some people do not believe that the Jesus of History is the same as the Jesus of the Bible, or that the Bible hates women, or they don’t understand how a God of love would allow His followers to suffer in persecution even to the point of death. Apologetics is a necessary tool and by using history to strengthen it, We have a pretty unbeatable claim to Christianity.
HIST 331, History of Christianity I
Stephen Andes
P103
11 – 11:30 AM
In God We Trust: Religious Trauma in the American Evangelical Church
I will begin by discussing what religious trauma is and what Conservative American Evangelical Christianity is. I will then look at causes of religious trauma in Conservative American Evangelical Christianity as seen through a literature review and personally conducted research. Then, it will be concluded with looking at how the Bible addresses the aforementioned causes, and discussing what this means for today.
BTM 499, Honors: Senior Thesis
Agam Iheanyi-Igwe
L203 (click here to view the live stream)
1:30 – 2:30 PM
A Functional Model of the Hip and Knee Joint
The ball and socket joint of the hip and the hinge joint of the knee are clear demonstrations of various physics concepts. I will be discussing mechanical advantage, the forces involved, and the movements involved in gait. There will be a moving model demonstration built to show the places muscles are attached and the direction they pull towards.
PHYS 201, Introduction to Mechanics
Jonathan Alfson
L203 (click here to view the live stream)
11:30 AM – Noon
The 2023 UAW Strikes: An Analysis of Auto Worker Grievances, Negotiations, and a Proposed Solution
With this project, I will analyze the UAW strikes against automobile companies in recent months. I will analyze the points at issue, the strike and picketing efforts, and the ongoing negotiations between employers and employees. I will also look at the Human Resource policies and management of automobile companies, and offer some potential, mutually beneficial solutions to the dispute.
BUS 315, Human Resource Management
Latrissa Neiworth
L203 (click here to view the live stream)
2:30 – 3 PM
Injury Policies of the NFL
With this project, I will be evaluating the Injury Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation policies of the National Football League. There are a great many factors involved with sports injuries, and I will focus my presentation on six topics specifically related to football injuries: field of play, concussion protocol, equipment, load management, return-to-play policies, and medical expense coverage. I will discuss the NFL’s policies regarding these six injury factors, and propose solutions that will improve these policies.
BUS 325, Sports and Recreation Management
Pete Diffenderfer
L203 (click here to view the live stream)
3 – 3:30 PM
Why Bushnell?: An Analysis of Student Consumer Choice
I will present research conducted by myself and my classmates on the reasons why students decide to attend Bushnell University. Our research includes in-depth interviews with current students about the factors and reasons that motivated their university decision. The information from these interviews will provide insight into the consumer behaviors of Bushnell undergraduate students and what made them choose to attend Bushnell University as opposed to others. I will also analyze the primary factors that influenced these decisions and determine if there are any common themes among them.
MKTG 434, Consumer Behavior
Christy Silverthorne
L203 (click here to view the live stream)
3:30 – 4 PM
After a two-and-a-half year hiatus, we are delighted to announce the return of Scholar Lunch!
Come to the Bucher Room at noon. If you’re one of the first to arrive, you can have free pizza. The meal’s entertainment consists of five minute talks by representatives from majors and minors across campus. Speakers will take a single idea they learned from their major or minor coursework, explain it, explain why it’s useful or beautiful, and explain why they personally love it. Scheduled speakers:
Bucher Room (view livestream here)
Noon – 1 PM
A Law of Love: The Use of ἐντολή in the New Testament
I will present a basic word study of the use of ἐντολή in the New Testament. Then, I will break down the Old and New Testament separately to analyze where it is most used in each and what that can teach us. Finally, I will conclude with some theological and practical applications.
GRK 302, Advanced Elementary Greek
Dennis Lindsay
Bucher Room (view livestream here)
10 – 10:30 AM
Rewriting History: Spiritual Beauty in the Modern Church
I will give a brief explanation of the spiritual discipline “Visio Divina” and how it was used throughout history in the church. Then I will apply this discipline to the modern church, and I will conclude with how this can benefit the health of the church.
BTM 407, Special Topics: Spiritual Formation
Joshua Little
Bucher Room (view livestream here)
1 – 1:30 PM
The Greek Historian and the Persian King
Herodotus was one of the first and most famous historians in all of human history. His nine-book series, “The Histories” goes over a vast span of Near Eastern history. Specifically, Herodotus’s accounts detail the history of Ancient Greece and the Persian Empire, as well as the subsequent Greco-Persian Wars. Herodotus also discusses influential figures and leaders during these times. One figure, in particular, is Persian King Xerxes I. However, The Histories’ veracity is questionable considering that Herodotus drew most of his historical accounts from interviewing witnesses or descendants of witnesses, all of whom have their own opinions about history. In actuality, Herodotus’ portrayal of King Xerxes in “The Histories” is inaccurate and unreliable for many reasons. First, Herodotus’ account of Xerxes is heavily biased as Herodotus was Greek and despised the Persians who invaded his homeland on multiple occasions. Second, contemporary accounts such as Thucydides’ historical accounts and the Book of Esther disprove Herodotus’ claims about Xerxes and question his methods of research. Lastly, historical and archaeological evidence further contradicts Herodotus’ claims about Xerxes.
HIST 370, Ancient Near East
Melisa Ortiz Berry
P103
1 – 3 PM
Death Penalty Appeals
Have you ever wondered what death row inmates can do to appeal their sentences? Have you ever wondered what it is like for a death row inmate to go through the process of appeals? Are you curious about the process by which death row inmates appeal their sentence in Oregon state? If so this would be a good talk for you. Using the one of teh most heinous current inmates as a backdrop, we discuss the situational, organizational and environmental context of death row appeals. We will discuss two particular appeals in some depth. We identify and offer a solution for the most significant problem currently associated with death row appeals. The entire talk is designed to facilitate discussion, so it would be great to have your input. Please come and bring your questions. This might be fun 🙂
CJ 210, Introduction to Criminal Justice
Brian Humphreys
P103
3 – 3:30 PM
Enuma Elish v Genesis: A Lesson From The Maori & Alutiiq
It has been asserted by some that Genesis owes compositional influence to the Mesopotamian creation epic, Enuma Elish. This talk will argue that the unbiased interpreter of evidence would be more convinced that the two creation epics are divergent editions of a shared memory. In support, we explore the historical & logical grounds for the assertion of inter-influence as well as expert opinion on the issue. This essay culminates in an exemplary model of recording a shared memory from indigenous peoples of the Pacific Rim. Taking these together reveals bias in the trend of modern scholarship on the issue.
HIST 370, Ancient Near Eastern & Mediterranean Civilizations
Melisa Ortiz Berry
P103
1 – 3 PM
Risen From the Ashes: The Church Born From a Crucifixion
I will be covering the history of crucifixion and what we can learn from it in our modern era. This includes the scientific way Jesus died, the history of crucifixion in the Roman Empire, and how it continued into the early church era.
BTM 307, History of the Bible
Melisa Ortiz Berry
Bushnell History Symposium, P103
9:30 AM – Noon
Reconstructing History: Learning About Mexico Through Its’ Clothing
I made a Sinaloa dress to represent traditional Mexican clothing. This presentation will also include a brief overview of Mexican history, the meanings behind their colors, traditional sewing techniques, and the importance of textiles. I will explain the process of constructing my dress, and the importance of appreciating cultural and historical sewing.
SPAN 201, Second Year Spanish I
Jenee Cazares
L203
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2 – 2:30 PM
Arguing for Argumentation
I asked random individuals a series of questions relating to arguing, verbal aggression, and argumentativeness. I found that many people believe that arguing has a negative social stigma, argumentativeness is bad, and that verbal aggression is directly linked to the idea of arguing. Other questions revealed why people believed arguing was bad, and what elements made up a positive or negative arguing experience. From these conversations, I discovered that the social definition of arguing has become separated from the researched definition. I will also talk about debate, and why the word was repeatedly brought up as a positive alternative to arguing. Tone, attitude, and open-mindedness will be analyzed as contributors to healthy or unhealthy arguments. The idea that the American culture has created a society afraid of arguing because of brittle relationships and unhealthy arguing tactics that involve verbal aggression will end the presentation.
COMM 213, Interpersonal Communication
Doyle Srader
L203
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10:30 – 11 AM
Successful Argumentation in Prayer to God
Should we present arguments before God in prayer? I believe that our prayer life can be enriched by offering argumentative prayers as taught in the scriptures. Dr. Srader has a unit in his Argumentation and Debate course on why we should use argumentation in prayer. In it, he offers three examples of stories from the Bible where successful argumentatuve prayers that convince God to change His mind are offered. To expand this teaching, I presented Dr. Srader with another such example in the story of Abraham. I suggested this as an example of argumentative prayer which convinced God to change His mind as he argued for the lives of the righteous in Sodom and Gomorrah. In this talk I will present what Dr. Srader had before my suggested addition. Next, I chronicle our conversations on the issue, which were argumentative. I then discuss how Abraham’s form of argumentation with God fits into Dr. Srader’s definition of an argument, and we crescendo by practicing. I will offer an argumentative prayer asking God to help us to lead a meaningful life based on John 15:12-17. Then we will discuss the talk together.
COMM 325, Argumentation and Debate
Doyle Srader
L203
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1 – 1:30 PM
The 60s Student Movement: Ignoring Marxist Evil on Display
During the 1960s, many key formative movements happened in the life of our nation. One such movement was the communist student movement. In this project, I explored the communist student movement by attempting to answer the following question, “Didn’t the students of the 1960s know that communism was a catalyst for hundreds of millions of deaths and countlesss other human rights offenses?” In answering this query, we might speak in defense of the students that the former attempts at communism “did not do it right”, and further that the students would not have had access to real time information about the ills of Mao and Khrushchev during their time. But the evidence suggests that these are false assumptions. I reveal in this project some of the most prominent voices in the communist student movement of the 1960s to show what the students were being taught about commmunism. I then reveal some blaring, prominent, credible, and easily accessible sources of information on the contemporary ills of communism that the students should have used to respond in rejecting those teachings. I discuss the question of how this could have happened then, what we can learn from this dilemna and what encouragement the Bible has for us today on this subject. To finish, I welcome critical feedback and discussion.
HIST 317, Studies in American History: The 1960s
Melisa Ortiz Berry
Bushnell History Symposium, P103
9:30 AM – Noon
Bush and Obama: A Comparison of American Intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan
America has been at war with various countries and terrorist organizations in the Middle East since 2001. The most notable Middle Eastern wars America has been involved in are the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. This presentation compares and contrasts President Bush’s and President Obama’s forgein policy on how they dealt with Iraq, Afghanistan, and their allies.
HIST 430, History of American International Relations
Melisa Ortiz Berry
Bushnell History Symposium, P103
10 AM – 1 PM
Battling Injury: Preparing for the Eugene Half Marathon
In preparation for the Eugene Half Marathon, I took the Jogging course. During spring break, I decided to run a half marathon to see what it would feel like. This mistake ultimately led to me injuring my IT Band three weeks away from the day of the race. This presentation will discuss what the training process for a half marathon looks like, including diet and exercise routine, and the consequences of training too hard too fast.
PE 107, Jogging
Greg Brock
P103
2:30 – 3 PM
Racial Activism at Bushnell University
With issues of racism and prejudice back in the nation spotlight, activist movements started by students have once again emerged in higher education. Since many of these activist movements are initiated by students of color at predominantly white institutions, students of color almost always meet resistance. This presentation will discuss the findings of a case study I conducted on a student of color student leader at Bushnell University. This case study will look at this student’s struggles and progress in the pursuit of racial equality at Bushnell University.
SOC 410, Global Issues: Race in America
Melisa Ortiz Berry
Bushnell History Symposium, P103
10 AM – 1 PM
Learning to Lament
The book of Psalms, containing both praises and laments, was used by Israel in worship. Western churches today, however, worship in praise more than lament, leading people to believe that their sorrow is from a lack of faith. The balance of praise and lament in the Church is important because it allows us to bring our whole self to God and acknowledge God’s response of faithful love. By looking at other cultures and understanding the language of the Psalms, churches can authentically worship God together through lament.
BTM 370, Book of Psalms
Joshua Little
L204
1 – 1:30 PM
A Historical and Functional Analysis of the Smallpox and Tetanus Vaccines
Ascribed to SARS-CoV-2, the current pandemic has generated a lot of questions and concerns pertaining to not only the COVID vaccines, but also the broad spectrum of vaccination practices that exist. With this in mind, the objective of this presentation is to analysis the general safety and effectiveness of vaccines, based on an extensive historical overview and functional analysis of their mechanisms of action. In order to do this, an emphasis on the smallpox and tetanus vaccines will be rendered.
BIOL 499, Senior Capstone
Paul Allee
P114
10 – 11 AM
The Queen Who Cared
Esther, one of only two books of the Bible that never mentions the name of God, is a historical narrative that teaches us how God works behind the scenes in our lives. While there is no historical evidence of her existence, she demonstrates a spirit of courage and a faith in God that can still be applied today.
BTM 101, Old Testament
A. J. Swoboda
L204
1:30 – 2 PM
Brexit: a precarious step toward de-globalization
In 2016, to the astonishment of Great Britain and the rest of the world, the UK became the first country to leave the European Union. This study analyzes the motives behind the revolutionary decision known as “Brexit”, examining the economic impacts on the different stakeholders involved. Moreover, this study builds on previous research, presenting a new approach to understanding Brexit from the resource-based and institution-based views. With use of data from economic prospects and government documents, the researcher surveyed the benefits and challenges of Brexit for Great Britain as a whole, for its businesses, and for its citizens. The findings reveal that Britain will survive the exit from the union, but it will be economically worse-off and a more inward-looking place. The study concludes that this event perfectly aligns with the forecast that the world is heading toward de-globalization.
BUS 219, Global Business
Timothy Veach
1 – 2 PM
P114
1 – 2 PM
Leadership Under Attack: Iraq as an Unnecessary War
How would you feel if you were told that the Iraq War was unnecessary? Would you be shocked if the person making this statement was President Bush’s own press secretary? The following paper analyzes whether the Iraq war could have been avoided. Previous studies have examined the success of the war; however, little research was conducted in regard to the necessity of this military intervention. To tackle this question, the leadership of presidents Roosevelt and Bush in the aftermath of two attacks on US soil, respectively Pearl Harbor and 9/11, is scrutinized. Using information from both academic journals and governmental documents, this paper investigates if the decision of going to war was justified in these two different occasions. Three main factors were used in coming to a conclusion: the attack on US soil, the threat that the country was posing, and the public opinion. The findings uncovered by this research reveal that the Iraq war was unnecessary. We conclude that this military intervention could have been avoided and more than four thousand lives saved.
HIST 430, History of American International Relations
Melisa Ortiz Berry
Bushnell History Symposium, P103
10 AM – 1 PM
“Danton”
History of Western Civilization II outlines a large and complex portion of history. In the conclusion of this class, a Reacting To The Past (RTTP) role-playing game was integrated into this course. In this specific Reacting To The Past game, “Rousseau, Burke and Revolution in France, 1791” the character elected to me by my professor was Georges-Jacques Danton. The use of this RTTP game in History of Western Civilization II allowed me to connect and understand Danton and his place in history better. Reacting To The Past provides a deeper dive into the understanding of history and to the understanding of crucial members of history.
HIST 152, History of Western Civilization II
Melisa Ortiz Berry
Bushnell History Symposium, P103
10 AM – 1 PM
World Wars handled with Realism Vs. Liberalism
“How many World War I or World War II documentaries did I have to watch in high school?” If you went to a high school anything like mine those documentaries were drawn from the shelf at least twice a year. In those documentaries, there was endless mention of the Fourteen Points and the dropping of the Atomic Bomb. The United States’ involvement in both World Wars was influential. However, did one U.S. President handle the conflict better than the other? Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, and Harry Truman handled international conflict with liberalism, realism, or both. In the United States involvement in the World Wars, the use of realist thinking of former Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman in World War II was more efficient than former President Woodrow Wilson’s liberal thinking used in World War I, which is shown in the actions’ correlation to civilian casualties, sensitivity, and understanding of the severity of the conflict and involvement in ending the wars successfully.
HIST 430, History of American International Relations
Melisa Ortiz Berry
Bushnell History Symposium, P103
10 AM – 1 PM
Racial Representation in Children’s Books – A Case Study
Diverse racial representation in illustrated children’s books falls devastatingly short of what it should be. In this Case Study, a comparison of several books will be analyzed to show this fact with the backing of other studies and polls taken about diversity in illustrated children’s books. The lack of diverse character illustrations in children’s books is detrimental to a multicultural societal perspective, not only for the children but for those introducing and reading these books to the younger and more susceptible audiences.
SOC 410, Global Issues: Race in America
Melisa Ortiz Berry
Bushnell History Symposium, P103
10 AM – 1 PM